Luka Dončić Elevates Leadership Role for Los Angeles Lakers

Entering his second full campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers and his first without LeBron James, Luka Dončić has taken his leadership to another level, according to teammate Jaden Hardy. Dončić is focusing on team-wide communication and connection. The Lakers' roster has been restructured to fit his style with additions like Walker Kessler and re-signing Austin Reaves, placing larger leadership responsibilities on Dončić as he enters his prime years with high expectations.